The protests were linked to concerns over personal freedoms and government overreach. Mainly related to COVID-19 mandates and stay at home recommendations.
Supporters saw the movement as a grassroots stand for liberty against government overreach.
*edit the freedom convoy organised 3 years ago in 2022 as pointed out by commenter’s.
Abortion laws being one that quickly comes mind.
During covid, protest were in favour of “my body, my choice” today’s outlook seems to fall in the opposite direction.
https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state/